It’s been a while since Milan signed Yacine Adli from Bordeaux as one of the most exciting French talents. Stefano Pioli’s men have been patient with the youngster’s adaptation, and it’s finally started to pay dividends.
Injuries to Ismael Bennacer and Rade Krunic have created an unexpected opportunity for Adli to stake his claim for a place in the starting lineup. After delivering an impressive performance in his first Serie A start against Calgiari on Wednesday, he was at the heart of the Milan midfield again on Saturday.
With Lazio coming to town, there was some skepticism over Adli’s capacity to handle the pressure of a high-profile game. However, the 23-year-old passed the test with flying colors as Milan cruised to a 2-0 triumph in a reverberating atmosphere at San Siro.
Adli seems to be making strides in the Rossoneri shirt, which can only inspire more confidence in the Milan camp. Though it’s hard to make any bold predictions after just two games, the Frenchman could be considered a new signing should his growth continue at this rate.
Pioli harbors high hopes for Adli. During the post-match interview, the Milan coach has built a solid case for a regular starting berth.
“I told him it was his first at San Siro, he can be more enterprising, perhaps we could have looked for him more but he is growing a lot. He is becoming one of Milan’s starters, I am happy for him, his growth has been important,” Pioli told DAZN, as relayed by TMW.
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